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The evolving (and sustainable) business of micro-entrepreneurs
Jake Palario used to work as a security guard at night but, with his meager salary, he could hardly provide for the needs of his growing family. He...
Economy saved P3.86 T in 2017
The domestic economy had savings of P3.862 trillion in 2017, up 11.1 percent from 2016, as all sectors were declared “savers” on profitable operations...
New law gives perpetual life to companies
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a refreshed Corporation Code that seeks to ease doing business, better protect corporations and...
Insurance Commission allows insurers to invest in infrastructure projects
MANILA, Philippines — The Insurance Commission (IC) is now allowing insurance firms to invest in the government’s infrastructure projects, enabling...
High stocks, bond yields cause surge in ‘hot money’ inflows
Short-term financial investments into the country surged in January, with fund managers attracted by the prospects of companies listed on the...
Cut in bank reserves seen this year
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to reduce the amount of cash banks are required to keep in reserve this year in order to ease the tight...
